Hunting Washington Forum
Equipment & Gear => Guns and Ammo => Topic started by: wildfire on March 10, 2019, 07:05:08 PM
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Does anyone know what this rifle cartridge is?
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Russian pistol cartridge I think.....Google foo...
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7.62×38mmR (also known as 7.62 mm Nagant and Cartridge, Type R) is a unique ammunition cartridgedesigned for use in the Russian Nagant M1895
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Maybe? :dunno:
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Looks to be a .45 caliber cable cutter blank.
https://mobile.gunauction.com/displayitem.cfm?itemnum=11127375
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Thanks Jolton, I think you are right. Do you know what they were used for. I googled it but could not find any information.
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to cut mine anchor cables, the cutters were towed behind minesweepers. Then the mine would float up and they could destroy it.
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probably better videos if you search around
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http://www.municion.org/20mm/20x32Mk12.htm
For another use for them. Pretty much they're in a rig that guides cable lines to be cut by the bullet. Usually attached to a plane or towed by boat.